Raging Planet

Raging Planet

Take a thrilling ride right into the heart of the planet's most amazing forces - revealing the speed of a twister, the power of a hurricane, the lethal force of a lightning bolt, the instant devastation of a flood, or the explosive punch of a volcano. Feel what it's like to be inside a house when a storm rips the roof off, when a cloud of volcanic ash overtakes you, o... Read all

Genre: Documentary

Cast:Randall Lee RoseMike TheissJose BorreroMark Halliley


1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Avalanche

Thu, Oct 9, 1997

Avalanches are at last becoming predictable if not preventable. This program shares what scientists have learned about the causes of avalanches and, through the stories of people caught in them, why avalanches are so deadly.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Blizzard

Thu, Oct 16, 1997

The program describes the stories of several people who barley survived sudden blizzards in a car, a tent, a snow cave and in the open. The lucky victims spent weeks stranded. The unlucky one lost limbs or loved ones.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Earthquake

Thu, Oct 23, 1997

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Fire

Thu, Oct 30, 1997

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Flood

Thu, Nov 6, 1997

This program tells the story of several unexpected floods that arose so suddenly that people in their paths had hardly any time to react to reach safety.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Hurricane

Thu, Nov 13, 1997

This program tells the stories of several people who just barely survived hurricanes. It explains how hurricanes are formed and the phenomena that cause so much damage; the eye wall and storm surge.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ Lightning

Thu, Nov 20, 1997

This program explores lightning in all its manifestations including upward lighting, stepped leaders and sprites with dozens of exemplary videos. It also examines how planes and cars are unaffected by lightning strikes while people suffer severely but somehow often survive the experience.

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ Tidal Wave

Thu, Nov 27, 1997

9Season 1

S1.E9 ∙ Tornado

Thu, Dec 4, 1997

This program describes the diverse experiences of the residents of Tornado Alley with all sizes of tornadoes and provides a basic explanation of how and why tornadoes form.

10Season 1

S1.E10 ∙ Volcano

Thu, Dec 11, 1997

Every volcano has its own personality. This program visits several to display their diverse behavior and dangers.